# Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Drop My Chemical Romance Lawsuit, but War of Words Rages On

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-drop-my-chemical-romance-lawsuit-but-war-of-words-rages-on/
- Published: 2026-11-03T01:55:35+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T02:12:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Rolling Stone
- Original article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/my-chemical-romance-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-uniforms-1235651651/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- The cheerleaders have dropped their lawsuit over the costumes.
- Live Nation denies any agreement to stop using them.
- The band’s final scheduled performances took place on 24 October.

## Summary

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have dismissed their trademark lawsuit against My Chemical Romance over costumes resembling the squad’s blue-and-white uniforms. Live Nation disputes claims that the band agreed to stop using the outfits, saying the dismissal does not amount to a concession and that the dispute over alleged infringement remains unresolved.

The cheerleaders sued last month, arguing the costumes used in a satirical stage performance infringed their protected trade dress and harmed their brand. Live Nation says the costumes had already been retired before the suit was filed, and that the shows on 21, 23 and 24 October were always scheduled to be the final performances of that part of the rock opera. It argues the use was parody protected by the First Amendment; the cheerleaders had sought an emergency order to prevent further performances.

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